After hours of research it was hard to find a maker who could make this coat correctly. When I saw the photos and emailed Nick I knew I had found the only one I could trust. The Coat fit perfectly and was very well constructed. I sent in Special shoulder scales and fringe and Nick applied them with no extra charge. These Coats take time to make so do not expect to have it right away. My advice is to place an order well in advance. The extra support in the Neck is spot on to an original I saw in the Marine Corps Museum. As a Former Marine I am honored to own a great piece of Marine Civil War History. Putting together this Full Dress Impression was difficult for me and took time but Nick was a big help.